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|image = [[File:StarDOS.gif|alt=StarDOS Screenshot]] | |||
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|caption = StarDOS Screenshot | |||
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|header1 = Technical Info | |||
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|label2 = ROM | |||
|data2 = 16 kbyte | |||
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|label3 = RAM | |||
|data3 = '''None''' | |||
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|label4 = Hardware features | |||
|data4 = 1 Button ''Freeze'' | |||
|header5 = | |||
|label5 = Manual | |||
|data5 = [[:File:StarDOS_Manual.pdf|PDF: StarDOS Manual]] | |||
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|label6 = [[CRT ID]] | |||
|data6 = 31 | |||
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[[File:StarDOS_top.jpg|180px|left|border|StarDOS]]''StarDOS'' sold by ''StarPoint Software'' who also distributed [[ISEPIC]] is actually a [[:Category:Kernal ROM|Kernal ROM]] replacement in cartridge format. ''StarDOS'' was designed by Bryce Nesbitt, Bruce Q.Hammond and Scott M. Blum and became more or less well known. It was however for a long time not on the net or emulated. As a special convenience [[:File:Ahoy_Issue_23_1985_Nov_StarDOS.jpg|the customer was asked]] for the powerup message and his preferred color setup when ordering the cartridge. Wether StarDOS cartridges with personalised ROM were actually shipped is not sure. | [[File:StarDOS_top.jpg|180px|left|border|StarDOS]]''StarDOS'' sold by ''StarPoint Software'' who also distributed [[ISEPIC]] is actually a [[:Category:Kernal ROM|Kernal ROM]] replacement in cartridge format. ''StarDOS'' was designed by Bryce Nesbitt, Bruce Q.Hammond and Scott M. Blum and became more or less well known. It was however for a long time not on the net or emulated. As a special convenience [[:File:Ahoy_Issue_23_1985_Nov_StarDOS.jpg|the customer was asked]] for the powerup message and his preferred color setup when ordering the cartridge. Wether StarDOS cartridges with personalised ROM were actually shipped is not sure. | ||
The manual states a copyright of 1986 while adverts from 1985 might hint for several ROM or at least manual versions. | |||
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|title = StarDOS Advert | |||
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|image = [[File:Run_Issue_20_1985_Aug_StarDOS.jpg|220px|alt=StarDOS Advert]] | |||
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==Functionality== | ==Functionality== | ||
Revision as of 23:05, 4 June 2010
 StarDOS Screenshot | |
| Technical Info | |
|---|---|
| ROM | 16 kbyte |
| RAM | None |
| Hardware features | 1 Button Freeze |
| Manual | PDF: StarDOS Manual |
| CRT ID | 31 |
StarDOS sold by StarPoint Software who also distributed ISEPIC is actually a Kernal ROM replacement in cartridge format. StarDOS was designed by Bryce Nesbitt, Bruce Q.Hammond and Scott M. Blum and became more or less well known. It was however for a long time not on the net or emulated. As a special convenience the customer was asked for the powerup message and his preferred color setup when ordering the cartridge. Wether StarDOS cartridges with personalised ROM were actually shipped is not sure.
The manual states a copyright of 1986 while adverts from 1985 might hint for several ROM or at least manual versions.
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Functionality
- Fast serial I/O for all disk operations
- DOS wedge
- Function key setup
- Monitor
- Disk and file copier
- Texteditor
Binaries
Media:Cartridge_Speeder_all_rr.c64.org_2010-06.rar contains:
- StarDOS .bin and converted .crt
- StarDOS Manual
- StarDOS schematics and reversing notes
- High resolution pictures of the StarDOS board
